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100 years of Teesdale Heritage saved thanks to Lottery Funding 18/03/2009 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded over £35,000 to ensure that 100 years (1854 – 1954) of the Teesdale Mercury will be newly archived and saved for future generations. The …

Estate’s history off to a flying start 17/11/2010 Our Estate Lives will be exploring the history of the Roundshaw Estate, thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Local volunteers will be trained by First Call Housing Foundation to research …

Wandle Park celebrates Christmas early with £2m Lottery investment 20/12/2010 Created in 1890 the park is one of the oldest parks in Croydon. The award has been made as part of a £6.4million funding package to four of the UK’s much-loved parks by the HLF …

Mid Twentieth-century youth culture project wins lottery cash boost 27/10/2010 The project - which will focus on the cultural diversity of 1950s and 1960s youth culture in Camden, Brent, Lambeth and the City of London - aims to bring this period to life …

Heath and church share New Year lottery windfall 11/01/2011 One focuses on the history and ecology of Hampstead Heath, the other will restore a series of statues on the wall of London’s highest church. A project by Tufnell Park based organisation, Yeast …

New Design Museum funding update 27/09/2010 The HLF first round pass* means that the Design Museum can now progress to the second stage of the HLF application process. The museum has up to two years to submit more detailed plans and apply for £4.9 million …

Funding for vital project on community care 07/10/2010 The project will work with 12 volunteers many of whom will be young people living with learning difficulties or physical disabilities themselves. They will chart the changes in society since the 1990 …

Ghost Hunting At The Manor 06/10/2010 The project will culminate in unique performances taking place at both Carew Manor’s Great Hall and at the Secombe Theatre next July. Through specialist workshops Savvy Theatre will work with the pupils to create a …

£1.5m cash boost for famous gallery 27/09/2010 Home to the family of William Morris from 1848 to 1856, the Gallery is devoted to England's greatest designer and houses superb collections illustrating Morris' life, achievements and continuing influence, …

HLF announces support for Mayor’s Story of London 2010 12/08/2010 The theme, which will honour London’s rich history as a centre for ground-breaking ideas, invention and pioneers, has been embraced by HLF, who have awarded nearly £100,000 to projects that …